Released
The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute
November 13 2000 (about 24 years ago)Rating
100
Based on
1 review
- Directors: Brian Large, Guus Mostart
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Music
- Runtime: 2 h 48 m
- Country: United States of America
- Company: The Metropolitan Opera
Mozart’s allegorical fairy tale has charmed audiences and inspired artists, for more than 200 years. A few weeks before this telecast, the Met unveiled a new production of the opera featuring the colorful designs of acclaimed artist David Hockney. His bold colors and vivid images enchanted audiences and seemed to inspire the striking cast, led by James Levine’s affectionate conducting. Francisco Araiza is the young prince Tamino, who finds himself in a strange land, forced to undergo mysterious tests so he can rescue, then marry, the woman he loves, Pamina, played by Kathleen Battle. Kurt Moll is the compassionate Sarastro and Luciana Serra is the Queen of the Night.
